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palestinian struggle Sabra and Shatila massacre: justice delayed is justice denied

As we commemorate the anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, it’s crucial we view this tragic event through an African lens.

Although it unfolded in the Middle East, the lessons and implications of this dark chapter in history resonate deeply with the African continent, emphasising the global responsibility we share in preventing such atrocities.

The massacre, orchestrated by Lebanese Christian militias, aided and abetted by the Israeli occupation forces, claimed the lives of more than 3 000 Palestinian refugees,

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